Today’s Buzz is by Clay Campbell, Administrative Supervisor for the Downers Grove Sanitary District. Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Reading: Kiplinger’s November Issue (it’s finance, y’all!) What I’m Watching: Living with Yourself feat. Paul Rudd on Netflix (dark comedy fo sure) What I’m Listening To: Pretty much anything by the Chainsmokers right now … Continued
In this series, Mariel Reed and Brian Alexander of CoProcure break down the ins and outs of public purchasing. Working in public procurement isn’t easy. According to a 2018 survey of state and local government purchasers, over 40% of procurement staff feel overworked. A county-level procurement administrator we interviewed summed up trends that have made procurement work … Continued
Kate Parmelee Strategic Initiatives Director at City of Port St. Lucie Twitter | LinkedIn If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. I lived there as a child and it is where I have some of my happiest memories. We visited over the summer for the … Continued
Diane Stoddard Asst. City Manager, Lawrence, Kansas Twitter | LinkedIn | E-mail If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Venice, Italy (because why not?!) Storytelling or innovation? Which is the most overused word in local government? I’m going with storytelling! What year would the most important in your … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Stephanie Taylor, Public Information Coordinator, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, writes about transparent communications. Read more from Stephanie: Channeling My Inner Leslie Knope. Being the first person to ever step into my role was probably one of the most … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Josh Edwards, so be kind or not– either way, connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What does Structure have to do with Strategic Planning? What I’m Listening To: The Greatest Showman Soundtrack What I’m Reading: Fire Season, Philip Connors What I’m Watching: My two Undefeated teams lose… Sad times for Wake … Continued
On October 17, 2019, Amie Young and Michael Gawlick, the 2019 Cookingham-Noll Management Fellows, presented a webinar on the KCMO fellowship experience. This full time, full salary, full benefits position lasts for two years and gives fellows the opportunity to learn about all aspects of local government in Kansas City, Missouri:
This guest blog is by ELGL member Matthew DiCianni. Want even more helpful information about creating accessible websites? Learn how to make your local government website and digital services accessible for all populations. On November 6, join Matthew and Luke Fretwell, CEO of ProudCity, to talk through this court decision, and then walk you through … Continued
Brought to you by US Practice Lead, Amanda Nagl of Bang the Table. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with Lewis Michaelson, President of Participation by Design, also one of a trio who created the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum for Public Participation. I recently asked Lewis to share with me the … Continued
ELGL is headed to Nashville for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference, October 20 – 23, 2019! We have some members joining us for the conference. Here’s what our members are most looking forward to at the conference! Mitch Foster City Manager, City of Ludington Twitter Is this even a real question? What am … Continued
